ODIHR/FES School on Politics, Leadership and Advocacy 2025 – Call for Applications

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Vienna Regional Office “Democracy of the Future” invite purposes for the 2025 ODIHR/FES School on Politics, Leadership and Advocacy. The occasion will happen from 2 to six June 2025 in Warsaw, Poland.

About the School

The ODIHR/FES School on Politics, Leadership and Advocacy is designed for younger parliamentarians, political get together representatives, and youth activists. The program will practice and equip 25 chosen contributors with important expertise to have interaction successfully in politics, management, and advocacy.

This initiative is part of the Stronger Democratic Institutions in Eastern Partnership Countries mission, funded by the European Union with extra assist from France, Italy, Norway, and Switzerland. The mission goals to foster inclusive, accountable, resilient, and clear democratic establishments whereas selling respect for human rights and the rule of legislation.

Objectives

The 2025 ODIHR/FES School on Politics, Leadership and Advocacy goals to:

• Strengthen democratic establishments by enhancing the capability of younger politicians and activists.
• Promote youth participation in politics throughout OSCE taking part States.
• Bridge the hole between decision-makers and younger leaders to foster substantive discussions on political events, democracy, and elections.
• Provide coaching in management, advocacy, campaigning, negotiation, crew constructing, and coverage evaluation.

Who Can Apply?

Twenty contributors will probably be chosen from OSCE taking part States, together with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, in addition to 5 contributors from Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should be aged 18-35 years on the date of the occasion and meet a minimum of one of many following standards:

• Elected as a parliamentarian
• Ran a minimum of as soon as in nationwide, regional, or native elections
• Member of a political get together
• Youth activist or civil society chief with a observe report in advocacy or grassroots initiatives

Format and Learning Approach

The curriculum is extremely participatory, using various studying strategies resembling:

• Experiential studying (simulations, role-playing, case research)
• Expert lectures from world-renowned professionals in political events, democracy, and elections
• Small-group workshops to reinforce expertise in management and advocacy

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their purposes in English by way of the Application Form – SPLA by Sunday, 13 April 2025, 23:59 CEST.

Costs

Participation is totally funded by the organizers, protecting journey, lodging, and program prices.

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact:

This is a wonderful alternative for younger leaders to develop important political and advocacy expertise, join with consultants, and contribute to strengthening democratic establishments of their respective areas.

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